National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized 40 parcels of cocaine weighing 43.11kilogram, worth over N32 billion at Tincan Port in Lagos state.
The consignment was put under surveillance by operatives of the Tincan Command of NDLEA for some days until two clearing agents showed up on Monday, February 8, 2021, to clear it.
According to the Commander, Tincan Port Command, Sumaila Ethan, the agents were arrested and the consignment, which was brought into Nigeria from Brazil on board a vessel marked MV SPAR SCORPIO, was properly searched.
He expressed;
After a thorough search, we discovered 40 compressed parcels, which after laboratory investigations tested positive to cocaine. The two clearing agents have been taken into custody while we continue with the investigation. The seizure is no doubt an attestation to the renewed vigour in the operations of the agency. We appreciate our Chairman/Chief Executive, Gen. Buba Marwa who provided guidance all through the operations.
Ethan added;
While commending the Commander, officers and men of the Tincan Port Command for the operation, Gen. Marwa charged them and other Commands across the country to remain vigilant and on red alert.
He added;
The successes we’re recording in the last three weeks can only serve as a challenge to raise the bar and do more. We’ll continue to do our best to motivate the officers and men of the agency, and we expect full commitment, dedication to work and discipline in return so that we can collectively achieve the goal of ridding our nation of illicit drugs.
